Senior Employee Relations Advisor, Human Resources

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Montreal, QC

1d • CA$75,600 - CA$125,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Employee Relations Advisor will provide expertise and advice for employees and leaders in relation to high-profile or highly complex employment issues and matters, in alignment with the vision and strategies of the company. This role involves providing expertise and advice on complex employment issues, leading investigations, monitoring legal requirements, and supporting HR Business Partners. The advisor will also anticipate and identify employee relations risks and provide support and coaching to leaders and HR colleagues.

Requirements

• 5+ years as an HR professional with specialized expertise in employment law and standards, conflict management and complex investigations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct impartial investigations into employment issues and to provide findings in written format, including recommendations on outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of employment law including legislation pertinent to Employment Standards, and Human Rights.
• Knowledge of common law.
• Ability to work effectively with others while prioritizing situations that are rapidly shifting to handle the most important or urgent first.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide training and present information to both large and small groups.
• Ability to enable others’ learning through sharing experiences, coaching and mentoring.
• Demonstrated ability to encourage active participation and commitment from others in the pursuit of common goals.
• An understanding of respective roles, managing expectations, effective information sharing and consensus building.
• Superb organizational planning, time management and multi-tasking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal education includes a post-secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration or a related field; HR certification is an asset.
• Bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and advice for employees and leaders in relation to highly complex employment issues and matters, including serious performance concerns, breaches of conduct, and allegations of misconduct and offering strategies to mitigate adverse impacts on the company’s employment brand and recommending appropriate actions for specific cases.
• Lead or participate in impartial investigations into serious employment issues, gathering facts and insight in circumstances relating to the investigation, and provide findings and recommendations to the appropriate leaders leading to resolution and remedies.
• Monitor changing legal requirements and new legislation, and participate in the development, implementation and management of employment policies and practices that support fair, respective work environments, and which comply with legislative requirements.
• Provide expertise and guidance to HR Business Partners regarding employment matters that may pose a legal risk to the company or result in termination of employment. Leverage internal and external legal partners when necessary. Ensure that company values are maintained at all times and that jurisdictional standards and laws are met.
• Anticipate and identify issues, trends and areas of concern in employee relations that may pose a risk to the company’s HR strategies and work proactively to mitigate risks and implement policy changes.
• Support and coach people leaders and HR colleagues in understanding employment standards and policies, processes and practices, and by providing tools and training.

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree